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SPANISH CULTURE IN THE 16TH CENTURY
SPANISH CULTURE
influenced by the Counter-Reformation
to prevent Protestants beliefs from spreading Felipe II
impeded access to its doctrines
books from outside of the Peninsula weren't allowed
Spaniards were not allowed to study abroad
Science progressed slowly
new ideas and discoveries made outside took too long
religion played a great role in the works of art
LITERATURE
the most famous religious authors
wrote about they spiritual experiences
they were mystics
Saint Teresa of Jesus
Saint John of the Cross
novels contained
tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea
by Fernando de Rojas
realistic portrayals of daily life
Lazarillo de Tormes
by an unknown author
Garcilaso de la Vega was the most important poet
ART
church and monarchy used it to spread their ideas
most important works of art were religious depictions
in the Spanish Renaissance there were two styles
Mannerist
dominated in the second half of the century
works were expressive and with a dramatic quality
Counter-Reformation wanted to evoke intense feelings
Classicist
influenced by Flemish painting
influenced by Italian art
strove for harmony and serenity
mythological themes and nudes weren't portraited
ARCHITECTURE
first third of the century
Plateresque style dominated
characterised by ornate facades
similar to the work of silversmiths
examples
facade of Salamanca University
San Marcos Hospital in León
Santo Domingo Cathedral
second third of the century
buildings constructed in Classicist or Purist style
reproduced architectural characteristics of Italian Renaissance
decoration was reduces
classical elements were accentuated
main examples
Granada Cathedral by Diego de Siloé
Jaén Cathedral in Úbeda
Palace of Carlos V in Granada
the Facade of the Alcázar and the Bisagra Gate in Toledo
PAINTING
most important Spanish Renaissance paintings
Juan de Juanes
Ecce Homo
The Last Supper
Italian Titian
main portrait artist from the Venetian school
Carlos V's court painter
his works
Isabella of Portugal
Carlos V at the Battle of Mülberg
Felipe II's portrait painters
Alonso Sánchez Coello
Juan Pantoja de Cruz
influence of Michelangelo and Mannerism
elongated figures with dramatic faces
Luis de Morales
Madonna
Child and Piety
last third of the century
el Greco the most important artist
Greek artist
he worked in Toledo
works characterised by
cool colours
dark tones
elongated figures
examples
The Disrobing of Christ
The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
The Holy Trinity
SCULPTURE
most important sculptures
classicist style
by the Italians Leoni Leoni and Pompeo Leoni
other important works
Carlos V's and Felipe II's cenotaphs
bronze sculptures on the Basilica of the Monastery in San Lorenzo
el Escorial and the sculpture of Carlos V and the Wrath
mannerism
faces of the sculptures became more expressive
evoke intense feelings to reflect passages of the Bible
main artists
Alonso Berruguete
The Sacrifice of Isaac
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Juan de Juni
The Entombment of Christ
The Virgen of Anguish
